Hello.

Just got back from a trip to Carlisle Castle with the lads! It's a must-see if you're in the area. Learned a lot about its history in the conflicts between England and Scotland, which got me thinking about the potential impact of Brexit on Scotland's future, especially given Carlisle's proximity. I've included a few photos of the castle to give you a taste of what to expect.

This photo captures a small, serene shrine nestled within the grounds of Engakuji Temple, located near Kamakura, Japan. The image highlights the traditional Japanese architecture and the peaceful atmosphere of this sacred space.

This photo features a beautiful Yaezakura cherry blossom, a specific type of sakura known for its many layered petals. The image captures the delicate pink blossoms, celebrating the beauty of spring in Japan.

A quick photo of the London skyline from near Kings Cross station. The weather is looking up!

I've just added the pinch-zoom-element web component to my photography blog. It's a tiny (~3kb), dependency-free custom element that allows for easy pinch-zooming on any HTML element. Check out the implementation on my blog (touch-enabled device/trackpad needed for testing) and see how simple it is to integrate! This element was crucial for the Squoosh app and perfectly exemplifies the power of web components for clean, reusable UI. I hope to see wider adoption of elements like these, especially for common use-cases like image zooming on e-commerce sites.

I'm heading to Amsterdam for a business trip, my first time back since I was about 7 years old. While I'm there for work, I'm hoping to explore the city in my free time over the next two days and capture some of the experience through photos. I'd love to hear recommendations on things to see and do!